Civil Defence Department Chief Instructor Talib Hussain said that the Rawalpindi Commissioner had issued strict directives to take steps against factories operating without fire-extinguishers.
He confirmed that action was being taken against shops, factories and plazas which did not have fire extinguishers on the premises, despite notices issued by Civil Defence Department.
Around 16 petrol pumps, 10 CNG stations and 24 buildings in Rawalpindi had already been fined in this regard.
